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CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY
MEDIA UPDATE Date: July 19, 2018
Time: 1600
Radio Frequency:
Update: 2
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption
This is a Civil Defense message for Thursday, July 19 at 4:00 in the afternoon.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that eruption activity continues from Fissure
8 into the perched channel, supplying lava flows to the ocean at Ahalanui. Lava is
entering the ocean and producing a large laze plume. The southern margin of the flow is
0.3 miles from Isaac Hale/Pohoiki boat ramp.
There will be a community meeting for the Ka’u District at the Pahala Community Center
at 6 this evening to discuss the ongoing event at Kilauea.
The following policies remain in effect:
When driving, be alert for cracks and damage to roadways from earthquakes.
Check all utility connections of water, gas, and electricity for potential damage
from earthquake activity.
Do not access the active flow field due to extreme hazard. Be aware that channel
overflows and other breakouts are possible on the active flow field.
The ocean entry continues to produce a “laze” plume. Take precautions and stay
out of the plume to avoid exposure to hydrochloric acid and glass particles, which
can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.
Disaster assistance is available island-wide to individuals and businesses in Hawaii
County that have been affected by the Kilauea eruption.
The Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Keaau High School Gym, is open
daily from 8am to 6pm weekdays and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays. If you need a
ride, buses run between the two shelters and the Disaster Recovery Center.
Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov for a list of information to bring to the DRC, or
to register online.
Access placards are available at the Civil Defense office located at 920 Ululani
Street in Hilo.
The latest air quality measurements from the University of Hawaii’s Vog
Measurement and Prediction Project can be found here:
http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/vmap/
We are on watch 24-hours a day for your safety.
This is your Hawai‘i County Civil Defense Agency.